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[Jerry]

This is how one British pro "trnc" settler sees things in the north, serves the bastards right for colluding in the theft of GC property.

Marion Stokes of the HBPG has made another attempt at an initiative to resolve the issue of permissions to buy here. This time one of the leading bodies, the Construction Contractors Union, just failed to turn up for the meeting. She really must feel like giving up sometimes, as the authorities just don't seem to want to resolve all these issues. Maybe there are underlying reasons which the government is not telling about, maybe related to the overall land issue, linked to any future settlement on the island.

Yet another possible in the Aga Saga, or the Amaranta Valley project. Now it is reported that Gary Robb may sell out to two un-named firms from Turkey who will undertake to complete all his projects. Currently there is no work being undertaken on the site, despite a deal being brokered back in January. Two of the companies who have done work, say they have not been paid, so are barracading the site. This one just goes on and on with no resolution for the original investors and the damage being done to the building industry here is immense.

The government is once again desperate for income and their employees, of which there are many thousands, have decided to help out by going on strike for more money. There are so many people working, or sitting around attending and claiming pensions in government departments here that it is a huge drain on the economy. Having said that of course, there is no social security system, so this alternative of giving people jobs, forcing them to get up and attend probably costs no more, but is better for morale. The only problem for us and the local residents, is the continued rise in living costs here.

On the resolution to the overall island issue there has been another meeting between the two presidents, but there is considerable unease at the lack of any progress. They did agree to meet again later this month but after the original positive beginning this year things are back to normal. The issues are huge and a solution seems just as far away as it did when we came here in 2002.

The issues are huge and it's cheapskate sunseekers like him and his chums that have that have compounded the problem.

[roseandchan]

marion stokes is just trying to get some answers from the trnc gov. mr robb is a known criminal wanted in the uk for drug charges,i'm sure his brother is doing about 11 years for the same crimes,just gary fled the country. when there is a solution in cyprus and the trnc becomes part of europe he can then be extradited, charge and stand trial. thats if he doesn't do a runner before then. not all brits are cheapskate sunseekers some of us do have values and principles. its just you always here about people like mr robb.

[Nikitas]

Honorable TC commentators have spoken and written about the free for all going on in the north with all kinds of crooks and questionable characters making money from usurped properties, casinos, money laundering, antiquities theft, and lately drugs. The place is peculiar to say the least.

[Jerry]

marion stokes is just trying to get some answers from the trnc gov. mr robb is a known criminal wanted in the uk for drug charges,i'm sure his brother is doing about 11 years for the same crimes,just gary fled the country. when there is a solution in cyprus and the trnc becomes part of europe he can then be extradited, charge and stand trial. thats if he doesn't do a runner before then. not all brits are cheapskate sunseekers some of us do have values and principles. its just you always here about people like mr robb.

I don't have a problem with anyone who has paid the legal owner for the property they live in but you know very well that the majority of Brits and others have acquired stolen GC land. I hope you applied your values and principles when you bought in Cyprus.

[roseandchan]

yes jerry we did. we live in a village house, in a tc village. pre 74 turkish cypriot owned. have also checked this at the roc land office. i have nothing to fear. we didn't steal from anyone! i support the gc's in the return of their properties and also the tc's for the return of their's.

[Jerry]

yes jerry we did. we live in a village house, in a tc village. pre 74 turkish cypriot owned. have also checked this at the roc land office. i have nothing to fear. we didn't steal from anyone! i support the gc's in the return of their properties and also the tc's for the return of their's.

Good

[Jerry]

Well it looks like things are going from bad to worse in the north, they can't afford a new road, they can't get their mail delivered, they can't administer the economy and their airline is broke.
Perhaps it's time they took a long hard look at themselves and realised that they can never make it alone because they are (despite the denials) a minority. They have a choice, an 18% minority in an independent Cyprus or a 0.2% minority of Turkey.
Here's the view of a pro "trnc" Brit - some friend!

First major item is the bypass. Surprise for us all that there is uncertainty about completion as the government has run out of money and needs to get the begging bowl out in Turkey. The same thing seems to apply to the Northern Coastal road, both schemes were started in March 2006 and should have been completed in 2007. Lets hope that they are successful at begging.

There have been a number of complaints about mail not being delivered over here. The local post office say that all mail that arrives on the island is delivered within 72 hours, but that there are many cases of incorrectly addressed mail going over to the South and then eventually finding its way back over here. It is essential that all mail addressed to people here uses the postcode MERSIN 10, TURKEY. Nowhere in the address should CYPRUS appear as this causes confusion between North and South.

The Prime Minister has revealed that there will be a major cabinet reshuffle in the next few weeks, to try to tackle the serious economic problems on the island. Personally I can't see how shuffling the same people round is going to resolve the problem and other parties are demanding an early election as they say people have lost faith in the lot in power. Question? Is there anybody in opposition who has enough knowledge to solve the issues?

CTA, the national airline is in the news again. Thay have declared that they will be $70 millon in debt by the end of the year. They now have 5 airplanes, 700 staff and are blaming unfair competition as being the main reason for their failure. They are going to restructure but not cull any staff and buy a new plane to cure their problems. No comment

[roseandchan]

the trouble in the north is that lots of expats are not mixing and integrating into the community. it seems to be those who haven't had post all live in british areas. i always get my post.parcels as well. i think cta is in debt due to poor management and nothing else. its not a bad airline. economic problems are being face by all countries at the moment, everyone has rising prices, high inflation and high oil prices.

[Kikapu]

The Prime Minister has revealed that there will be a major cabinet reshuffle in the next few weeks, to try to tackle the serious economic problems on the island. Personally I can't see how shuffling the same people round is going to resolve the problem and other parties are demanding an early election as they say people have lost faith in the lot in power. Question? Is there anybody in opposition who has enough knowledge to solve the issues?

Talk about re arranging the deck chairs on the TITANIC.!!!

CTA, the national airline is in the news again. Thay have declared that they will be $70 millon in debt by the end of the year. They now have 5 airplanes, 700 staff and are blaming unfair competition as being the main reason for their failure. They are going to restructure but not cull any staff and buy a new plane to cure their problems.

CTA has 140 employees per plane on average. Talk about being "overloaded". That is almost as many as one plane can carry in passengers per flight. Some one needs to get a real handle on the situation by putting a stop to giving jobs to family members at CTA unnecessarily when they are clearly not needed before they all find themselves "grounded" without jobs.!!

[tessintrnc]

The Prime Minister has revealed that there will be a major cabinet reshuffle in the next few weeks, to try to tackle the serious economic problems on the island. Personally I can't see how shuffling the same people round is going to resolve the problem and other parties are demanding an early election as they say people have lost faith in the lot in power. Question? Is there anybody in opposition who has enough knowledge to solve the issues?

Talk about re arranging the deck chairs on the TITANIC.!!!

CTA, the national airline is in the news again. Thay have declared that they will be $70 millon in debt by the end of the year. They now have 5 airplanes, 700 staff and are blaming unfair competition as being the main reason for their failure. They are going to restructure but not cull any staff and buy a new plane to cure their problems.

CTA has 140 employees per plane on average. Talk about being "overloaded". That is almost as many as one plane can carry in passengers per flight. Some one needs to get a real handle on the situation by putting a stop to giving jobs to family members at CTA unnecessarily when they are clearly not needed before they all find themselves "grounded" without jobs.!!

Its a well known joke that there are more staff than passengers!!!!